Police and firefighters in Massachusetts rescue a dog that fell into an icy pond

Firefighters rescue a dog that fell into a pond in Maynard Massachusetts
@Deepizzaguy (119769)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
February 12, 2026 2:30pm CST
Thanks to the teamwork of the firefighters and police officers in Maynard Massachusetts who answered an emergency call from a dog owner who reported their dog named Rufus who fell into an icy pond on Tuesday evening. Maynard Police Officers used a drone unit over the pond while two Maynard firefighters entered the water wearing protective gear while a fire captain and another firefighter remained on shore while using ice ropes to rescue Rufus from a tragic end. Rufus was able to reunite with his owner safe and sound after being rescued by the firefighters. The good news is that Rufus is going to make a full recovery. Link is msn.com/en-us/pets-and...
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@celticeagle (187302)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Feb
Ah, poor little Rufus. I wonder if he learned his lesson.
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@celticeagle (187302)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Feb
@Deepizzaguy .......So do I.
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@Deepizzaguy (119769)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Feb
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@Deepizzaguy (119769)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Feb
I hope that Rufus learned his lesson.
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@DianneN (252315)
• United States
12 Feb
We have a myLotter with a dog named Rufus. I am sure she would appreciate the fact, as I do, that Rufus was rescued and reunited with his owner. He is one lucky dog.
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@Deepizzaguy (119769)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Feb
You are right.
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@DianneN (252315)
• United States
12 Feb
@Deepizzaguy Thank you!
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@Deepizzaguy (119769)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Feb
@DianneN You are welcome.
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@AmbiePam (116500)
• United States
13 Feb
I’m so glad Rufus is alright.
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@Deepizzaguy (119769)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Feb
So am I since Rufus is the best friend of his owner.
@velvet53 (24417)
• Palisade, Colorado
13 Feb
I am glad to hear that Rufus was saved and will be ok. Everyone involved in the rescue of Rufus are great heroes.
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@velvet53 (24417)
• Palisade, Colorado
14 Feb
@Deepizzaguy I bet Rufus is happy to be home and warm.
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@Deepizzaguy (119769)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Feb
@velvet53 Rufus is a very happy dog that he is back with his owner.
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@Deepizzaguy (119769)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Feb
I am in agreement with you that the rescuers of Rufus are heroes.
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@JudyEv (376365)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Feb
Rufus would have been one cold dog by the time they got him out.
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@Deepizzaguy (119769)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Feb
Rufus was cold indeed being in the icy water for a while.
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12 Feb
Oh I know a Rufus dog here on Mylot and he is a most handsome dog Glad the Rufus in the story got rescued and will make a full recovery.
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@Deepizzaguy (119769)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Feb
So am I since I love dogs a lot.
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@RasmaSandra (95951)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Feb
Glad the doggy got rescued and back to his owner,
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@Deepizzaguy (119769)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Feb
So am I happy that Rufus reunited with his owner safe and sound.
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